The phrase "significant divergence" refers to a clear and important difference or separation between two or more things. It implies that there is a noticeable and impactful deviance or divergence from a common path, idea, or pattern. Full definition
We need to be careful when projecting returns over very long periods, but we still see significant divergence between the two portfolios in periods as small as 10 years. (mindfullyinvesting.com)
While the northern group showed significant divergence after the 1960s, the southern group was consistent with recent warming trends. (skepticalscience.com)
These have several significant divergences from the chemical CO2 analysis as described in the Beck paper. (wattsupwiththat.com)